I don’t typically make big resolutions at this time of year. As a professor it never feels like the start of the year anyway. It’s smack dab in the middle, between fall and winter terms. But I do find myself reflecting a bit and planning out the year ahead.
For example, I’ve got Saturday July 2, 2016 marked in my calendar. It’s the Pride and Remembrance Run in Toronto. Last year I did the 3 km walk option with my daughter Mallory, ran a little bit with my friend Susan, and spent time with Alice, Amy, and Emmy Lou in the park after. Stephanie was there too but she’s so fast she was just a blur to us! Have I missed anyone?
Loved the race a lot. See this post to find out why. And I’m planning to do it again. I’ll likely do some local 5 kms before it, maybe, but this is the run I’m most excited about.
Running and I have a complicated relationship. I like to run. It’s easy to do when I travel. And I love running outdoors in the winter when I can’t ride my bike. But my knees aren’t big fans of running and I can’t run very much without injury. So I’m sticking with 5 km and maybe some short course duathons. I’d like to be able to tackle the sprint distance again but even that might be too much.
But the Pride Run? Yes, yes, yes. All of the yes. See you there!
Do you have a favourite race, one you like to do every year? Which one is it and why?
This is great! I have so many favorite races, hard to choose! Good luck with this! 🙂
Sam, that sounds amazing! I am thinking I’m similar to you when it comes to running – lots of little pains and injuries that make me lay off for a few days (knees and ankles mainly). So I’ve decided maybe running isn’t the best for my body and I’ve been focusing on other exercises. But I have run 2.5 miles this year, so my goal for 2016 is to be able to do a 5k!!